Christmas quiz

Have a go at the Times Legal Quiz of the weird and wonderful 2009.

Happy Christmas!

Harpist guilty of handling stolen goods

Jemima Phillips, official harpist to Prince Charles, was found guilty of handling stolen goods at Gloucester Crown Court today, having already admitted fraud. Apparently the cause of her offending is drug-related.

She has been told that a prison sentence is likely, and was granted Bail until the sentencing hearing. Story on video from the BBC here.
Questions for AS students:
1. Who will have decided her guilt?
2. What grounds for appeal are open to her?
3. Would you have given her bail or not, and why?
4. What do you consider an appropriate sentence to be, and why?

Sources of Law resit help

Next Monday, 14th December, at 1.00 there is a revision class for ALL A2 students who are re-sitting Sources of Law. This will take place in W111.

There will be two more revision classes for Sources of Law in the first two weeks back after Christmas. This is important as the topic of Statutory Interpretation will be covered, which is essential knowledge for the January exam.

OCR Exam Dates - January 2010

AS Law
English Legal System
Thursday 14th January, 9.00 am
Sources of Law resit
Thursday 14th January, 9.00 am

A2 Law
Law of Contract Special Study paper - Thursday 28th January, 9.00 am

Solicitors struck off

The High Court has ruled that the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal was correct to strike off two partners in law firm Beresfords in relation to their handling of sick miner's claims under the Coal Health Compensation Scheme run by the government.

AS students - this is an example of the power of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to strike off solicitors from the roll if they find them guilty of serious misconduct. They can also impose a fine, suspend solicitors, or reprimand them.

The equivalent organisation for Barristers, the Senate of the Inns of Court, has similar powers.